Library of Things

LIBRARY OF THINGSThis session will cover

•Why We Do It

•Choosing the things

•Cataloging and Processing

•Circulation

•Marketing

•Public Reaction

Cataloging and Processing•Storage – What do you have room for?

Circulation• Paperwork

• Lending periods

• Waiting lists

• Must be returned when library is open

Laminated Instructions

PARTS

Be careful!Were all parts returned?

Marketing

Sustainability

Cross Promotion

Public Reaction• “You saved my marriage”

• “I wasn’t cool until I came to this library. Now I’m cool!”

Vacation Bible School

Fundraiser for volunteer fire department

Fundraiser for local wildlife refuge

Dianne Connerylibrary@cityofpottsboro.comFacebook.com/pottsborolibrary